After US$474m gamble flops, what happens now to Elon Musk’s Tesla, SpaceX and China ties?
Elon Musk bet nearly half a billion dollars that political spending could keep Washington friendly to his sprawling business empire. On Tuesday, that bet came up short. As Democrats recaptured control of the US Congress in the midterm elections, the world’s richest...
After US$474m gamble flops, what happens now to Elon Musk’s Tesla, SpaceX and China ties?
Elon Musk bet nearly half a billion dollars that political spending could keep Washington friendly to his sprawling business empire. On Tuesday, that bet came up short. As Democrats recaptured control of the US Congress in the midterm elections, the world’s richest...
British actor Russell Brand faces prison after rape, sexual assault conviction
Russell Brand was convicted on Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years. Judge Joel Bennathan said Brand would receive a prison term when he is sentenced on Monday. He was taken into custody. A prosecutor said the...
Domestic helper arrested after 5-month-old baby found unconscious at Yuen Long home
Hong Kong police have arrested a domestic helper for suspected child abuse after a five-month-old baby girl was found unconscious at her Yuen Long home. The force received a report at about 7.20pm on Thursday that an infant was unconscious at a residence at Ha San Wai...
US labour market holds firm as weekly lay-offs tumble to 57-year low
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment slipped to a 57-year last week as lay-offs remained low against the backdrop of a resilient labour market. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits fell 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 189,000 for the...
Why the next US House speaker won’t follow Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan playbook
The Democrat expected to become US House speaker has met Taiwan’s former leader and backed legislation supporting the island yet is unlikely to follow Nancy Pelosi’s example in pursuing high-profile engagement with Taipei, analysts said. Hakeem Jeffries, the House’s...
Indonesian wiretapping scandal exposes widening Prabowo-Jokowi rift
An Indonesian police inquiry into the wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto’s phone was a matter for law enforcement, the country’s police chief said on Thursday, as the scandal exposed the deepening cracks between Prabowo and his former backer and predecessor,...
Hong Kong medical watchdog to hold by-election after member quits over conflict risk
Hong Kong medical watchdog to hold by-election after member quits over conflict risk
Singapore denies power cut caused causeway jam, blames maintenance, breakdowns
Singapore denies power cut caused causeway jam, blames maintenance, breakdowns
Facing 2 years as a lame duck, what can Trump do to stay in control?
Powered by GPT-6, Unitree humanoid robots master painting, chess without training, says CEO
Vietnam seeks Russia’s help for its nuclear ambition. Will sanctions stall it?
Hong Kong working carers shun family-friendly measures amid stigma fears: study
Hong Kong working carers shun family-friendly measures amid stigma fears: study
